Saturday, August 6, 2011

Aneglica (Angelica sylvestris)

Also known as :
 Angelweed, woodland, angelica, root of the Holy Ghost.

Uses:
 Eases rheumatic pains and neuralgia; relieves itching and swelling of the skin; makes a yellow dye. Chewing on the roots helps hangovers, and regular use is believed to cultivate a distaste for all alcoholic beverages.
Part used :
 Most of the plant; leaves, roots, stems, and seeds.

Taken as:
Dried root, tincture, wash.


Harvested :  Roots in summer or fall, before the flowering stem dies down.
Shelf life 1-3 years.

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